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Poblano Cream Sauce

Indulgent Poblano Cream Sauce That Elevates Every Bite

This Poblano Cream Sauce elevates every dish with its rich and zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 pieces Poblano peppers Roasted
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Full-fat recommended
  • 2 cloves Fresh garlic Minced
  • 1 small Onion Diced
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For sautéing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • blender
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and roast poblano peppers for 20-25 minutes until skins are blistered.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  3. Peel and seed roasted peppers, then blend with sautéed onions, garlic, cream, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Adjust seasoning as needed after blending, adding more salt or lime juice for balance.
  5. Warm the blended sauce in the skillet over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring gently.
  6. Serve the sauce over grilled chicken or pasta, garnishing with cilantro or lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store unused sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently to maintain consistency.

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